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Unpacked with Ron HarveyLeadership: It's a Disposition, Not a Position with Ash BeckhamWe explore how leadership is a disposition, not a position, and show practical ways to build trust, empower teams, and use AI without losing judgment. Ash shares tools for developing new leaders, designing inclusive meetings, and growing through small daily risks.• redefining leadership beyond titles and org charts• everyday habits for trust through clean agreements• empowering with curiosity over quick answers• reverse mentoring and cross‑generational insight• authentic sharing without oversharing• using AI as co‑pilot, not replacement• making leadership growth measurable• how to find mentors who elevate your presence• practical coac...
2026-02-0935 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyRedefining Leadership With Stoic Wisdom And Real-World Practice with Becky SchmookeWe explore how leadership lives beyond titles and why stoic principles like amor fati help convert setbacks into action. Becky shares practical tools to build trust, define integrity, and value process over short-term wins while keeping communication clear and useful.• Leadership as a lifestyle not a title• Difference between authority, power and leadership• Amor fati as action under pressure• SAFE framework and process over outcome• STOA cycle for planning and debriefing• Defining integrity and owning consequences• Communication “word check” to avoid assumptions• Kintsugi approach to repairing mistakes• When to bring Becky in and ide...
2026-02-0242 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyFrom Accenture To Academia: Building Culture, Trust, And Results with Brad EnglertWe talk with Brad about shifting from command and control to caring, values‑driven leadership that scales through relationships, mentors, and clear expectations. From cloud migrations and crisis drills to vendor turnarounds and weekly check‑ins, the tools are simple and the results are durable.• career path from Accenture partner to higher‑ed CIO• relationships and mentoring as the engine of change• moving from fire drills to proactive, customer‑focused IT• designing values that attract and retain talent• slow down to frame problems and set expectations• collaborative leadership and accountability for results• crisis prepare...
2026-01-2645 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyFrom Character To Competence: Leadership That Lasts with Todd DavisWe explore how character and competence turn titles into true leadership, why trust is built on observable behaviors, and how humility accelerates growth across five generations at work. Todd Davis shares practical ways to measure integrity, make feedback safe, and lead for results without clinging to old rules.• leadership as a choice grounded in character and competence• four cores of credibility and how to show integrity and intent• behaviors that raise or erode trust on teams• rebuilding trust through humility and advance feedback requests• replacing fake it till you make it with transparent learning a...
2026-01-2638 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyPrescribed Life AI: The Trillion-Dollar Impact of Preventative Health and Burnout with Oli JohnsonWe explore how AI can shift leaders from reacting to burnout to preventing it, using clear data that makes coaching measurable and culture more humane. Oli Johnson shares a candid burnout story, then breaks down practical tools that help leaders protect performance.• AI’s impact on preventative health and performance • The real cost of burnout to teams and the bottom line • Early warning signs leaders often miss • How data makes coaching measurable and actionable • Physiological, emotional, and genetic inputs that guide care • Building a culture that resists quiet burnout • Where coaches and leaders can connec...
2026-01-1925 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyLeading Across Generations With Smart Trust And Real Growth with Kory KoganWe explore how modern leaders balance high expectations with genuine care to drive results without losing people. Kory Kogan of FranklinCovey shares practical tools to build, extend, and restore trust, plus how one-on-ones and feedback retain talent.• generational shifts and development-first expectations• retention as the new recruitment• expect a lot, care a lot leadership mindset• trust as a performance multiplier• four cores of credibility and 13 trust behaviors• confronting reality with clarity and respect• feedback frameworks and coaching for growth• handling self-criticism and role fit• mentors, stretch assignments, and business acumen• prote...
2026-01-1253 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyRethinking Authenticity to Build High-Performing Teams with Elaine ChungWe unpack the illusion of authenticity at work and offer a practical, humane path to showing up as your best self while building a resilient team identity. Elaine shares research, stories, and tools that connect identity, culture, and performance in a world moving fast.• redefining authenticity as impact-aware presence • mapping identities to values and operating principles • practicing the pause and asking for “best of you” feedback • tuning cultural traits up or down with intention • resetting team identity after re-orgs and leadership changes • prioritizing connection over convenience in an AI era • learning resilience from children...
2026-01-0545 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyInside Lexington Health: Culture, Mentors, And The Truth About Leadership with Lara Lott MooreWe sit down with Lexington Health VP Lara Lotmore to unpack the real work of leadership: presence over perfection, influence over control, and culture over slogans. From mentorship and conflict to AI and talent pipelines, Lara shares practical ways to build trust and keep teams strong.• choosing organizational leadership for real-world impact• leading through fatigue with presence and grace• mentors and sponsors as growth accelerators• building culture from day one and protecting it at scale• tackling conflict quickly with humility and respect• accountability without eroding trust• reinventing hiring and training to solve shortage...
2025-12-2945 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyHow A Superintendent Turned A “Graveyard” District Into A Culture Of Trust And Results with J.R. GreenWe talk with retired superintendent JR Green about turning a “graveyard for superintendents” into a destination district by putting culture, courage, and accountability first. We unpack faith over fear, family support, collaboration over competition, and the difference between authority and leadership.• JR Green’s path from assistant superintendent to 12-year superintendent tenure• Why “scared money can’t win” and how courage drives change• Culture as the soil: competence, collaboration, trust, respect• Showing up in schools to build relationships and trust• Humility, presence and removing ego from leadership• Family commitment and season-based support at home• Owning the...
2025-12-2251 minUnpacked with Ron HarveySuccession Without Surprises At A Fast-Growing Pharma Manufacturer with Janisha ThomasWhat if the core of effective leadership isn’t what you know, but how deeply you care? In this episode, we sit down with Janisha Thomas, Chief Human Resources Officer at The Ritedose Corporation, to explore a practical, people-centered blueprint for leading through growth, maintaining high standards with empathy, and anchoring decisions in values when pressure mounts.• founding insight that people follow care before knowledge• balancing kindness with accountability for real development• building future-ready talent profiles and two-deep benches• integrating as an external leader through humility and small wins• culture as competitive advantage and communit...
2025-12-1541 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyFrom Command And Control To Coaching: What Modern Leaders Must ChangeIn this episode, Ron talks with entrepreneur and Vistage chair Jim Bramlett about the mindset shifts modern leaders need—moving from command-and-control to coaching, embracing vulnerability, and leaning on peer support instead of leading alone. Jim shares lessons from seven startups, emphasizing the importance of being coachable, hiring for culture over skill, and listening across generations to build trust and accountability. They also explore key ideas from Jim’s book Stop the Hassle, revealing how companies win by delivering convenience, transparent pricing, great user experience, and trust while removing friction the way Amazon, Netflix, and Uber do. The conversation clos...
2025-12-0831 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyThe Unconditional: Leadership, Values, and Growth with NASA Aerospace Engineer Andy CrockerWe explore why values outlast achievements and how to lead under pressure without compromising integrity. Andy Crocker shares lessons from aerospace, the five core values in his book The Unconditionals, and practical ways to grow through failure, mentor well, and adopt AI responsibly.• defining success as values alignment not outcomes• integrity in data, decisions and trust• love at work as respect, kindness and compassion• endeavor as purpose, perseverance and growth• handling pressure without shortcuts• mentoring as culture transfer and accountability• learning new tools like AI with transparency• where to find The Unconditiona...
2025-12-0133 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyFrom Pilot To Builder: Systems, Boundaries, GrowthWe explore how letting go of people pleasing, building systems, and setting boundaries can transform a small aviation business and a leader’s life. James shares how coaching, health habits, and honest standards turned burnout into momentum and growth.• shifting from technician to leader• ending people pleasing and setting boundaries• delegation with solution-first expectations• installing simple, measurable performance standards• marketing engine built to scale demand• fixing the sales bottleneck with process and roles• culture built on timely, respectful conversations• health and discipline as business levers• focusing on inputs over outcomes to avoid sa...
2025-11-2445 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyUnpacking Success: Marcel Clarke on Ego, Accountability, and Building Generational WealthWe explore what it takes to build durable businesses across franchises, real estate and investing, and why humility, people and discipline beat ego every time. Marcél Clark shares how sacrifice fuels momentum, how leaders stay accountable and how to build teams that win.• people first leadership and culture• startup sacrifice and the myth of balance• going all in versus part-time mindset• learning the science of your business• systems for accountability and metrics• hiring smarter and checking your ego• building trust through consistency and clarity• mentors, networks and avoiding costly mistakes• tu...
2025-11-1734 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyWilliam Davis on Leadership: Beyond ManagingWe explore what separates real leadership from title-driven management, why connection is the engine of trust, and how fair recognition fuels performance. William Davis shares lessons from four decades in corporate roles, mentorship stories, and a candid blueprint for humane, high-performing teams.• defining leader vs manager vs boss• building trust through consistent connection• rejecting forced rankings and unfair rewards• advice for younger, ambitious leaders• mentorship as an antidote to insecurity• weekly feedback and zero-surprise reviews• personalizing relationships to each teammate• repairing trust by showing up in the work• modeling vulnerability and...
2025-11-1041 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyHow People Analytics Builds High-Performance Teams with Noelle LondonWe explore how agile leadership and connected HR data build sustainable high performance. Noelle London of Illoominus shares why mindset outperforms credentials, how retention powers revenue, and practical steps to turn fragmented systems into clear people insights.• leadership agility amid rapid workplace change• connecting HRIS, talent acquisition, engagement, performance and pay• overlooked basics and data quality foundations• reducing turnover in frontline-heavy industries• hiring for mindset, curiosity and problem solving• balancing accountability with humanity to avoid burnout• Moneyball approach to team and org health• career journey mapping and better succession planning• progress o...
2025-10-2740 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyUnpacking Leadership: From Roadblocks to Resilience with Robin CamaroteWe explore what happens when results outrun relationships and how to rebuild trust through apology, transparency, and small daily practices that steady your leadership. Robin Kamrode shares stories from federal teams, mid-career crossroads, and the moment half her team quit—and what turned it around.• making work a better place through connection and clarity• the Friday resignations and the power of a sincere apology• avoiding the trap of chasing metrics over people• getting unstuck by deciding with imperfect information• leading without answers using radical transparency• focusing energy on control and influence, not concern•...
2025-10-2029 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyFrom Average to Aligned: A 12‑Minute Method to Rewire Success with John MitchellWe share how a painful season led to decoding a missing half of a classic success book and building a 12‑minute daily method to program the subconscious for consistent, right action. The result is a practical way to move beyond intentions, gain control, and make success inevitable.• the turning point at age fifty and the scarcity of time• grief as fuel for clarity and commitment• the gap in Think and Grow Rich and the secret revealed• daily actions as the true driver of results• the 95% unconscious problem and how repetition solves it• the 12‑minute...
2025-10-1333 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyUnpacking Digital Overwhelm: Leadership, Listening, and Connection in a Changing World with Craig MattsonWe explore how leaders can trade command-and-control for curiosity, build digital flexibility instead of defaulting to one channel, and use community to protect attention in a noisy, hybrid world. Craig shares stories behind Digital Overwhelm and practical ways to switch modes, set boundaries, and grow social capital that lasts.• leading amid fast, relentless change• listening as a core leadership skill• filtering noise versus flexibility with modes• practical boundaries and single-use tools• old tech for deep focus and brain health• teams, pit stops and shared norms• why Craig wrote Digital Overwhelm• two takeaways: m...
2025-10-0631 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyThe Generous Leader: Balancing Work, Family, and Authentic Leadership with Joe DavisRon Harvey explores leadership principles with Joe Davis, a 37-year BCG veteran who shares insights on authentic leadership and balancing career with family life. Together they unpack how leaders can build stronger teams by showing genuine care while maintaining accountability.• Leaders work for their people, not the other way around• Never save feedback for performance reviews – deliver it in the moment• Showing you care gives you permission to be direct and challenging• The most effective leaders are comfortable saying "I don't know"• Create family traditions and prioritize important events to balance work/life• Ask qu...
2025-09-2929 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyThe Figure It Out Mindset: How One Leader Overcame Multiple Lawsuits and Built a Successful Tech Company with Derrick GirardDerek Girard shares his journey from military kid to tech entrepreneur, highlighting the power of the "Figure It Out" mindset that helped him overcome three simultaneous lawsuits while building a successful tech company with no technical background.• Growing up as an army brat, moving frequently created resilience and problem-solving skills• Built a technology company despite having no tech background to solve an industry-wide problem• Faced a perfect storm of challenges: business partner dispute, investor conflict, and competitor lawsuit• Developed and applied the "Figure It Out" mindset to navigate complex legal battles• Won all three laws...
2025-09-2231 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyEntrepreneurship and Real Estate: The Path to Building Wealth with Dante RoysterDante Royster, owner of Epic Mortgage, shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur and reveals how real estate ownership is the most profitable path to becoming a millionaire. His insights on leadership, building loyal teams, and making smart mortgage decisions provide practical wisdom for professionals at all career stages.• Leaving the W-2 mindset to start his own mortgage brokerage after not getting "a seat at the table" at previous jobs• Building trust with employees through consistency, humility, and the willingness to apologize when appropriate• Finding "ride or die" team members who remain loyal through challenging busine...
2025-09-1526 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyLeading with Empathy: Unpacking Leadership Lessons with Michael MorganMichael Morgan shares his leadership insights gained from working at major corporations including JP Morgan, Chevron, Amazon, and Walmart, revealing how effective leadership transcends titles and requires empathy, trust, and inclusion.• Anyone can be a leader regardless of title or position• Effective leaders show empathy rather than just pushing for metrics• Leaders must trust their team and delegate appropriately• Regular feedback is essential for employee growth and development• Building relationships and trust requires personal connection and understanding individual goals• Open door policies create cultures where people feel comfortable sharing challenges• Mentors provide guidan...
2025-09-0835 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyCommand the Stage: Mastering Mindset, Body, and Breath with Daniel ErbeDaniel Erbe, a professional singer, speaker, and elite communications coach shares his expertise on mastering stage presence and commanding the stage with confidence. As an Army veteran of 13 years who has performed for audiences of up to 25,000 people including US presidents, Daniel reveals his proven strategies for powerful communication.• Aligning mindset, body, and breath before taking the stage to transform nervous energy into confident delivery• Visualizing yourself in your most powerful place to trick your mind into performing at its highest level• Understanding how your body works as an instrument through proper posture and physical alignm...
2025-09-0136 minUnpacked with Ron HarveyUnlocking Million-Dollar Growth Strategies for EntrepreneursLeadership consultant Ann Carden shares her extensive experience helping professional entrepreneurs scale their businesses by developing million-dollar offers and influential brands. She reveals practical strategies for overcoming common scaling challenges, navigating mindset shifts, and positioning yourself as distinctly different in today's competitive marketplace.• Entrepreneurs often get stuck at revenue plateaus because the strategies that got them to six figures won't get them to seven figures• Every new level of business growth requires different mindsets, strategies, systems, and skills• Fear and lack of confidence resurface every time you step outside your comfort zone• Clear vision serves a...
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